Awards Given for Career and Technical Education
Business, Industry Partnerships & Others
Recognized for Contributions

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the Virginia Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education (VACTEA) and the Virginia Community College System this week recognized the outstanding work of business and industry representatives for promoting career and technical education (CTE), as well as the efforts of educators in providing exceptional instruction and positive outcomes for students. The awards were presented Monday during a luncheon in Richmond.

Randy Bullock, Charles Cimo and Liza Schmieder of Prince George High School in Prince George County received the 2007 State Group Award for outstanding contributions to career and technical education and Chrystal Harris of Park View High School in Mecklenburg County earned the 2007 State Individual Award.

Region 4: Kathryn Chrisman/DECA of Potomac Falls High School in Loudoun County for "Night at the Falls, Learn and Earn"

Region 7: Dickenson County Career Center for "Construction of New Classroom and Greenhouse"

Region 8: Christopher Clarke, Joe Kuhn and Julia McInturf of Park View High School in Mecklenburg County and Parkview Senior Primary School in South Africa for "South Hill to South Africa: A Tale of Two Park View Schools"

VDOE Regional Individual Awards

Region 1: Sheila Bailey of Brookland Middle School in Henrico County for "Winter Coat Drive for the Needy"

Region 2: Cara Kimball of Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics"

Region 3: Kaye Marie Pennock of Stafford High School in Stafford County for "Stafford High School Students Bringing Back Character Education"

Region 5: Sandra Williams of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg for "Let Your Smile Show Your Style"

Region 6: Connie Ray Yeatts of Chatham Middle School in Pittsylvania County for "FIRST Lego League Robotics Engineering Class"

Region 7: DeDe Whichard of Abingdon High School in Washington County for "PTSA Cultural Arts Competition video project"